What a year! As we wind down another exceptional school year, I want to take this

opportunity to thank all of our parents, guardians, and community leaders for the support you

have given the students, faculty, and staff at Forest Hill Elementary School. We appreciate you!

Teacher Appreciation Week was great! Thanks to the committee members and all who

contributed. You made sure our teachers and staff felt valued. Congratulations to our Most

Improved Student, Aldan Richardson. Aldan is a second grade student who has shown genuine

dedication to becoming the best student possible. He was recognized Monday, April 18, 2016

at the Most Improved Student Awards ceremony at Southwood High School. We are proud of

Aldan.

We also congratulate Johnson’s Jungle the fourth grade class of Mrs. Kimberly Johnson. For

the first time in Accelerated Reader history at Forest Hill, 100% of the students in the class

earned their points with at least 80% accuracy. What an incredible feat! Three other classes

had 95% of their students earn their points with the appropriate percentage. Kudos to the

following classes: Meaux’s Mighty Tigers, Knoebel’s Nobel Knights, Pierce’s Pod.

About 60 third and fourth grade students participated in the LEAP Squad after school

program. These students went the extra mile, staying after school to complete an additional 20

hours of reading and mathematics instruction. They could not have done it without the help of

the teachers and staff who volunteered to teach: Marilyn Austin, Deandria Burris, Sonya

Gipson, Jessica Miller, Leah McCall, Kristen Meaux, Shelby Pennell, Beth Pierce, Jacklyn Smith,

Jacklyn Whittington, Denisha Winston. We have wonderful, dedicated teachers who really

want to see the students achieve.

Our next endeavor will be our academically focused, fun-filled summer program targeting

our second and third grade students. More information is coming soon. Again, thank you for

your support.

If we are truly effective teachers, then we are creating autonomous, independent, and self-

directed learners.

Robert John Meehan

Bronco Brief

Forest Hill Elementary “A Neighborhood School with a Heart”

Published By: Forest Hill PTA

April 2016

Volume 22, Issue 4 Editor: TEAM FHE

From the Principal’s Desk Angela L. Douglas

The mission of Forest Hill Elementary School is to provide all students an opportunity to reach their full potential.

I came across this poem one day and thought that I would share it with you. You see, each student here at Forest Hill is

indeed special to us. We are so thankful that you have chosen our school to help educate your child. Please share this poem with

your child. Talk with them about how special they are! They truly are a gift!

I'm Special

I'm special.

In all the world there's nobody like me.

Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like me.

Nobody has my smile. Nobody has my eyes, my nose, my hair, my hands, my voice.

I'm special.

No one can be found who has my handwriting.

Nobody anywhere has my tastes for food or music or art. No one else sees things

just as I do.

In all of time there's been no one who laughs like me, no one who cries like me, and

what makes me laugh and cry will never provoke identical laughter and tears from

anybody else, ever.

No one reacts to any situation just as I would react.

I'm special.

I'm the only one in all of creation who has my set of abilities. Oh, there will always be

somebody who is better at one of the things I'm good at, but no one in the universe

can reach the quality of my combinations of talents, ideas, abilities and feelings. Like

a room full of musical instruments, some may excel alone, but none can match the

symphony sound when all are played together. I'm a symphony. Through all of

eternity no one will ever look, talk, walk, think, or do like me.

I'm special.

I'm rare.

And, in all rarity there is great value. Because of my great value, I need not attempt

to imitate others. I will accept -- yes, celebrate -- my differences.

I'm special.

And I'm beginning to realize it's no accident that I'm special.

I'm beginning I am made special for a very special purpose. For I must have a job for

me that no one else can do as well as I. Out of all the billions of applicants, only one is

qualified, only one has the right combination of what it takes.

That one is me.

Because ... I'm special!

— Elizabeth Anne Richards Schurg

Edited by Tara Osborne

Coordinator’s Corral

Tara Osborne

Hello Broncos!

Spring has sprung! We are preparing for state testing which will be April 25-29. Here

are a few testing tips that you can do at home to help your child be prepared for

testing week:

Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and goes to bed on time each night.

Make sure your child eats a nutritious breakfast each morning of testing.

Send your child to school in comfortable clothes.

Make sure your child gets to school on time.

Discuss the importance of testing with your child. Allow them to express their

thoughts about testing and try to help ease any anxiety they may feel.

As summer approaches, take some time to keep reading. Allow students to use a simple “five finger rule” to determine if a book is the right reading level. Ask a child to read aloud a page from a book. Every time he stumbles or skips a word,

have him put down a finger. If all of a child’s fingers are down by the end of the page, the book is probably too difficult. Also, please visit these sites for some awesome

stories online!

Storynory www.storynory.com

Storyline Online wwww.storylineoneline.net

Read to Me www.readtomelv.com

Words of Wisdom from FHE Reading Interventionist

Counselor’s Comments Kristal Chambers

Special Acknowledgements

Our Forest Hill families and students are going above and

beyond to help out St. Jude’s Childrens’ Hospital!! We recently had 15

students who participated in the St. Jude’s Math-a-thon!! Together,

they raised over $1800 to donate to the hospital. Our own, Abigail

Hinkie, who is currently a patient at St. Jude’s raised over $1000,

herself. Other students who collected donations include Amajesti

Edwards, Carter Durrett, Myah Matheny, Jalissa Hall, O’Nesti

Washington, Paxton Farmer, Aiden Harris, Brandon Igitt, James

Miller, Mitchell Isgitt, Rachel Malloy, Hayden Smith, Kiersten Stokes,

Jaylie McCollough, and our friend, Ruby Knoebel. WE ARE SO PROUD

OF THESE STUDENTS FOR WANTING TO HELP OTHERS!! In addition to the

Math-a-thon, our student body is also collecting POP CAN PULL TABS

to donate to the Ronald McDonald House, which serves the families of

St. Jude’s patients. Many families have helped out with this effort and

we want to thank them for their continued support!! We will

continue collecting pop tabs until MAY 13. Please remember to

collect the tabs and send them to school so we can really show that

FOREST HILL is a NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

WITH A HEART!

PRINCIPAL’S LIST

1st Grade

Alyssa Garate Bri'Anna Atkins Caylee Brammer Hope Atkins Jamarcia Sumlin Kamyron Douglas Michael Dean Myah Matheny Owen Allen Sariah Jenkins

2nd Grade Brayden Hopkins Bryce Robinson Ja’Kyra Nicholson Jada Johnson James Miller Jamison Gray Kendal Alexander La’Melvin Adger Mary Ann Cooper Mitchell Isgitt Tyler Taggard

3rd Grade Brooke Kimmey Logan Pierce Rachel Malloy

4th Grade Leigh Wright Keltzi Dennington Maria Singleton

5th Grade Elijah Dudley Emily Dowings Kalvin Morgan Katherine Wood Kelsey Benjamin Ryan Lam Madison Lancaster Jaylie McCollough

A straight “A” party was held in April to celebrate these students fabulous achievement!

We are INCREDIBLY proud of ALL our hard workers at Forest Hill Elementary!

1St

Grade

Alice Rico Cayden Brammer Christian West Jamariea Smith James Jezewski Jayvis Spencer Jose Barrios Kaile Smith Kaylee Brokenberry Kaylee Johnson Kendall West Keyonna Armstrong Kyra Jackson Lamonte Jordan Malachi Dennington Nila Wilson O'nesti Washington Samiya Polley Shaila Brown Terris Hamilton Trenton Belk Tyrone Jamison Jr. Yacine Gueye

3rd

Grade

Ann Tat Jordan McHenry Kentoria Watson Keyonna Armstrong Kory Kellum Laniyah Jordan Logan Hunter Nila Wilson ShaDarien Miles Shakivia Howard

A/B Honor Roll

2nd

Grade

Aaron Evans Anais Capers Anjali Masiki Annie Tat Brandon Isgitt Brayden Rosati Bruce Ngo Calaysia Baker Cameron Henderson Carson Taylor Corinthian Peyton Cristian Andrade Dia Hines Gamaliel Abboud, II Gavin Kelly Germarion Kelly Jacob Norman Jakyren Pipes Javen Samuels Jaylen Robinson Jeremiah Bumcon Jeremiah Hadnott Johnson Chen Karla Montalvo Ke’Vionna Gordon Kimsley Breyers Leilani McCray Madeleine Rodriguez Robert Blackwelder Seth Goodman Tiahna Johnson Jaden Carter

4th

Grade

Ahleysha Lee Aubrey Teeters Devin Williams Gregory Webb JaRyah Brooks Landon Lucero Latonia Butler Lillian Spurlin Wayne Harley Raven Allen-Hewett Jaleah Burris Shamya Dudley A'miah McCoy Taniyah Brown Hector Embrey Ndeye Gueye

5th

Grade

Alonzo Rodriguez Bleselle Pabalan Brooklyn Pugh Jasmine Johnson Jazmine Harris Jorden Green Linda Barrios Mohammad Moterik Mohammed Algahim Shamykel Collins Taleah Fountain Tiyah Williams

It is hard to believe how fast time has gone by. It seems like yesterday

that the children were just starting PreK and learning the rules and

routines. April has arrived along with the 4th nine week period. Can you

believe it, you will soon have a Kindergartner? During the month of April

(specifically April 15) we will have PreK and Kindergarten Round Up. Since

your child attends PreK he or she is automatically enrolled in Kindergarten

so you do not have to attend PreK/Kindergarten Round Up and fill out the

paperwork. You only need to attend if your child has a younger sibling who

is eligible to enroll in PreK. If you have friends, neighbors, or church

members who live in Forest Hill's district and have a child who will be 4 by

September 30, 2016, please inform them that we will be having Round Up.

We have 40 spots to fill and everyone who lives in our district is strongly

encouraged to apply. Some of the requirements to register have changed

from last year.

Save the dates:

April April 27- fire station and park

April 29- Dixie Farms

May

May 5- Library field trip May 5: Kindergarten Transition Meeting at 5:30

(come to this meeting to learn what is expected of your child in Kindergarten) May 13: Field Day (PreK classes compete against each other) May 18: PreK Celebration - Come help us celebrate the end of the school year!

Please remember to check your child's folder daily so

that you do not miss any other important dates

that may be added as the year winds down.

The PreK Teachers,

Mrs. Newby & Ms. Palmer

Classroom Chatter

Where has the time gone? Can you believe we are counting down our last nine weeks of school? What an awesome school year we have had! We have had successful celebrations which include: Mardi Gras/Taste of Louisiana, 100th Day

of Kindergarten, Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Day, and the Easter Egg Hunt. We want to express our sincerest gratitude to all of the parents who volunteered their time and effort to ensure that our little ones had a great time. We also want to extend our deepest, most heartfelt thank you for all of the kind words, cards, notes, and gifts you

gave to us for teacher’s appreciation week. “KINDERGARTEN ROCKS”!

As we approach the end of our kindergarten school year, we continue to focus on reading, writing and math. With regular practice, children develop fluency in these areas and will learn to think more deeply.

In the areas of reading and writing, they will: Adapt their reading to different types of reading materials, recognize many words, know how to make sense

of words and try reading new things.

Write simple sentences by using real letters, spaces between words and some punctuation. Become aware that media are used for different purposes- for example, to educate, to convey a message or to

sell something.

In the area of mathematics, they will focus primarily on two areas. The first is learning numbers and what they represent. The second is addition and subtraction. They will:

Count how many objects and compare quantities of two groups. Compare numbers to identify which is greater or less. Understand addition as putting together and subtraction as taking away. Add and subtract very small numbers quickly and accurately. Break up numbers less than or equal to 10 in more than one way.

Please continue to partner with your child’s teacher. Don’t be afraid to reach out. You are important to your child’s education. We also ask that you adhere to the following reminders:

Arrival to School: Students who enter the classroom after 7:55 are missing valuable individualized instructional time. Homework: Students lead by example. Make homework a priority. Sit with the student and encourage them to do

their best on all assigned work. Speak positively about school and homework letting the child know that you value their learning experience.

Daily Folders/Binders: Check folders/binders daily for information and notes. Take a few minutes daily and review the supplemental pages that teachers have placed in the binders or folders.

Save the Dates: April 15, 2016: Deadline for Kindergarten Sight Word Club April 26, 2016: Kindergarten Field Trip-Library April 27, 2016: Kindergarten Field Trip-Walter B. Jacobs/Park April 28, 2016: Kindergarten Field Trip-SciPort May 13, 2016: Field Day May 19, 2016: Kindergarten Celebration

The Kindergarten Team, Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. O’Neal, Miss Pennell and Ms. Shine

Classroom Chatter

Dear First Grade Families,

The end of the year will be here before we know it and your children have learned so much this year! We will be wrapping up the year, strengthening skills we have learned and continuing to prepare the children for Second Grade. We suggest keeping up the reading, practicing spelling, and sentence writing. Also, review math facts, both addition and subtraction, will help contribute to their readiness for next year!

The First Grade team would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your support and participation in your child’s education. This has been a wonderful year which allowed them to learn new skills and gain confidence in their ability to perform at their highest abilities. What a great year it has been! We cannot wait to hear about their progress next year.

Best Wishes!

First Grade Team

Mrs. Davis, Ms. Edwards, Mrs. Odaware, & Mrs. Woodruff

Classroom Chatter

Classroom Chatter

Second Grade Scoop

Second grade is springing into spring! We have many exciting events planned for April and May. We will be going to the Summer Reading Festival at the Shreveport Convention Center on April 18th. This festival helps get the kids pepped up for summer reading! Your child can check out books on their electronic devices on the Shreve Memorial website using their library cards. Check out the link below for more information. On April 27th, we will also be visiting Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center. Our visit to the nature center will reinforce many topics that we have learned throughout the year in Science. We are also planning a trip to the Disney Nature movie with the money we raised through our bake sale. More information about the movie will be coming home soon. As we wrap up the school year, please make sure that you continue to work with your child at home to keep them prepared for the next school year. GREAT summer skills to help prepare for THIRD grade are: subtraction/addition with regrouping, money/time, fractions and multiplication facts. In addition, make sure that your child READS, READS, READS! Students should also practice WRITING about what they have read. They can write paragraphs comparing stories that they’ve read. Please check that they have capital letters, correct punctuation, and that their sentences make sense.

It has been a SUPER year! We look forward to the future successes of our 2nd grade SUPER KIDS!!!

HAVE a WONDERFUL and SAFE SUMMER!

Mrs. Knoebel, Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Johnson, & Mrs. Meaux

Great sites for summer practice:

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/cathymath.html

www.abcya.com

http://overdrive.greengoldlibraries.org

Classroom Chatter

Third Grade Rocks!!!

Wow! Can you believe we are almost finished with the school year? Third Graders have been working extra hard to prepare for the LEAP test. Students are citing text evidence, explaining their math responses, and writing well written compositions. Also, they are learning their multiplication facts. We are very proud of each and every one of them and know they will blow the top off the test! Along with the LEAP preparation, we have also been studying components of the environment, weather climates, branches of government, and symbols of Louisiana. As the year comes to an end, please encourage your child to continue to do his/her homework, read every night, study his/her facts, and do his/her best at everything that is placed in front of him/her. A few dates to remember are May 13th Field Day at Forest Hill and class parties will be held on May 20th. There will be more information coming soon. Third Grade Teachers Mrs. Smith, Ms. Whittington, & Ms. Cook

Running Club

Running Club is right on track, walking and running to get exercise while enjoying the beautiful sunshine. It has been a great year! We can’t wait to announce the top participants

during the Awards Ceremony at the end of the school year. We plan to meet every Tuesday until May 3rd.

Please remember to wear your tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water. See you on the field!

Running Sponsors

Fourth Grade News

The school year has gone by so quickly. As this is being written, there are only six weeks of school remaining. Your students are working every day to prepare for the LEAP 2016 ELA, Math, and Science

test to be given the week of April 25th. Please share these test taking tips with your students.

We are so appreciative of the parents who have sent supplies throughout the year. We are always in need of more pencils, Kleenex, copy paper, and candy for treats. Thank you in advance for your support. This nine week period your student will need to earn 14 Accelerated Reader points and maintain an 80% accuracy level in order to meet his/her goal. Please encourage your child to select chapter books on their level. It is important for students to build their stamina when reading. In math, students will be learning how to find the perimeter and area of a given figure. Upon completion of Chapter 13, our focus will turn to preparing your student for the 5th grade. GO Math! has a built-in unit to address skills needed to prepare them for this transition. We can’t wait to see what your students will create for their ecosystem projects. Be looking for information in their Tuesday folders. In ELA, we are still using the Wonders series to address reading and grammar skills. We are also utilizing test prep materials from the Louisiana Department of Education website, louisianabelieves.com. On this website you can also find a family support toolbox. In Social Studies, we will be discussing Westward Expansion, the Industrial Revolution, and Economics. Please continue to ensure that your student is completing homework each night and showing you his/her Tuesday folder. Your support is always appreciated. We are so proud of how far your children have come this school year. They have shown growth both academically and socially. Even though the end is near, we will remain focused on teaching and learning until the final bell rings this school year. As always, please call us with any questions or concerns. We are here for your children.

Fourth Grade Teachers, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Burris, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Pierce

Classroom Chatter

Classroom Chatter

Fifth Grade News

Fifth Grade teachers would like to thank the faculty, staff and parents for making Teacher Appreciation Week awesome! We all appreciated the delicious meals and thoughtful gifts we received throughout the week! Fifth grade students have several upcoming activities. We are looking forward to our bake sale on April 22 that will help fund our special day for fifth graders at the end of the year. We would like all fifth graders to donate a box of wrapped snacks by April 18th. Money donations for t-shirts are also being requested and accepted. Fifth grade students will partake in The Annual Fit for Life Dare Day that will be held Wednesday, May 4th at the

Independence Stadium. Parents and guardians should be looking for a permission slip soon.

The LEAP test is fast approaching. Fifth grade students need to stay focused, complete homework, read daily, and get plenty of rest each night. Testing will begin April 25, 2016. The AR goal for the 4th nine weeks will be 18 points. "

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."

— Dr. Seuss

Sincerely, Ms. Gipson, Mrs. Hall, Ms. Miller, and Mrs. Smith

DISCOVERIES UNLIMITED “THERE’S NO LIMIT TO HOW MUCH WE LEARN”

First Graders Congratulations to our 1st grade Discoveries Unlimited students. These gifted learners were tested in January. They are now a part of a program that encourages the use of fluency, flexibility and originality in producing ideas. In Discoveries Unlimited, children are involved in in-depth learning experiences related to self-directed topics. Welcome to Discoveries Unlimited: Miyah Matheny, Jamoriea Smith, Shaila Brown, Cayden Brammer, Kendall West and Roger Moore.

Discoveries Field Trip Discoveries Unlimited students in grades 2-5 went on a fabulous field trip to Dallas, Texas! Thank you to all of the bake

sale supporters and awesome parents that helped to make this elaborate adventure a success. Thanks to all of you, students were able to travel in style on luxury charted buses. The buses were beautiful with the added addition of

televisions! We traveled to the Rainforest Café in Grapevine Mills. Students had an educational tour and class before their delicious lunch. After eating lunch, we had thought provoking classes at the Dallas Zoo. In addition to our educational

journey, we also went to the Children’s Aquarium. Children were engaged in exciting class rotations. The classes included hands on learning experiences in which students gained a plethora of knowledge. We stopped for dinner and safely

arrived back in Shreveport. I want to send a special shout out to some lovely teachers that assisted us in a great way. Thank you to our Forest Hill teacher chaperones: Mrs. J. Smith, Ms. Whittington, Mrs. Burris, Mrs. Pierce,

Ms. Gipson and Ms. Miller. The students and I are grateful for your time and energy.

Rainforest Projects and Alternative Project Ideas (Student Choice)

Yes, it’s project time!! Although gifted students almost 100% prefer to ‘do-their-own-thing rather than a teacher-driven activity or unit, they often get stymied when told they have to do an independent project. So, I’ve compiled a list of fun,

gifted and talented project ideas for students to choose from. All of these project ideas have already been sent home with students. Student presentations will be scored using the Discoveries Unlimited Evaluation Rubric. Presentations are due

the week of April 18, 2016. Mrs. Mackey

Discoveries Unlimited

ENRICHMENTS

Library News

We are so excited to have author/illustrator Kirk Scroggs coming to Forest Hill on Friday, April 22nd. He will be speaking to our second, third, fourth, and fifth grade students that afternoon about his work on Snoop Troop and other fascinating titles. We are in for a treat and are fortunate to have this famous person visiting our school. He is in Shreveport as part of Art Break/Summer Reading Festival and will be sharing at the events at the Convention Center April 23-24. There will be many fun activities for your family to participate in during that weekend. Make plans to attend and be sure to stop by the Caddo Association of School Librarians Book Fair while you are there!

Second grade students will be participating in the Summer Reading Festival again this year. Forest Hill is scheduled to attend on Monday, April 18. There will be fun and exciting activities sponsored by the Shreve Memorial Library. Encourage your student to visit the library and read this summer.

Accelerated Reader deadline for the fourth nine-weeks is May 11th. All library books will be due on this day. Begin searching now for lost or missing books.

Every year we recognize students who excel in Accelerated Reader by including them in the Principal’s Club. The requirements for the school years are: 2nd grade - 50 pts., 3rd grade - 75 pts., 4th grade - 100 pts., and 5th grade- 125 pts. Students who meet this goal will be treated to a special lunch at the end of the year.

Mrs. Durham Forest Hill Librarian

ENRICHMENTS

AR Points

2nd Grade……5 points 3rd Grade……10 points 4th Grade……..14 points 5th Grade……...18 points

80% or higher is our goal on every AR test!

What an exciting time of year in music class! 2016 has been awesome so far with great programs by the second graders as well as the first graders! We still have the fifth grade program to look forward to on May 10

th. They are performing Annie Kids! Parents should have received

two letters by now to allow your child to participate in this program as well as costume information. I am hoping to have as many students as possible participate in this great production! We are still in full swing in music class. Pre-Kindergarteners are learning the basics of music such as basic simple songs, echo songs, and keeping a steady beat. Kindergarteners have mastered how to keep a steady beat and are now working on more complex concepts such as the same and differences in music and proper singing. First graders are learning how to read music, so it is an exciting time in first grade! We have learned about the difference between steady beat and a quarter and eighth notes, and now we are learning about quarter rests (silences) in music. Second graders are reviewing concepts they learned in first grade about reading music, and are adding to their knowledge by learning how to read music on the staff and solfege. We just added a new solfege note in a previous lesson, and that was very exciting! Third graders have explored music from different cultures throughout the year and are working on expanding their musical vocabulary through the use of Italian music terms such as tempo and dynamics. Fourth graders have been studying various forms in music, such as ABA and rondo form. We have used various mediums to discover these forms, such as scarves and ribbon wands. It has been a blast! Last but not least, fifth graders have been doing a unit on different genres of music: blues, jazz, and soul music. We have been listening and reading these genres, as well as singing and discussing the themes and musical themes used in these pieces. We are currently working on the fifth grade play, and we know it will be a huge success! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions,

comments, or concerns regarding your child. My email is

csherman@caddoschools.org.

Don’t forget to keep singing!

Ms. Sherman

ENRICHMENTS

ENRICHMENTS

Art Happy Spring to everyone! We don't have many more days of school left this year so we've been wrapping up learning about some famous local artists such as Clementine Hunter and George Rodrigue. The students have really put forth their best efforts in creating look alike prints of these artists and having fun at the same time.

Don't forget about Artbreak which kicks off on April 18 and continues through the 24th. Please make an effort to attend sometime during this time. You will be most surprised at some of the art you will see from students in Caddo and Bossier and it's FREE to attend.

Forest Hill had five students who placed in the Character Education contest and received trophies or medals. Congratulations to: Bobby Wright - kindergarten, Johnson Chen - 2nd grade, Kentoria Watson - 3rd grade, Aubrey Teeters - 4th grade, Emily Dowings - 5th grade. We are so proud of these students!

Science Lab We have been working hard with hands-on-activities to help 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders do well on their iLEAP and LEAP tests. 2nd grade has also been working hard learning about the world they live in and how things work. For the 4th nine weeks, we will focus on skills that the students will need to improve their science grades in their homeroom. I work very closely with their teachers to ensure that lessons enrich what is being taught. We will be learning new terms and concepts about science to be carried over into their real-world experiences. After testing, we will be doing science fair activities in the science lab. This last nine weeks will be filled with fun, hands-on-activities. I hope this will help them in their everyday life and the upcoming school year.

Thanks from your Science Lab Teacher, Ms. Jackson

Extra Information

Pizza Slice Info.:

The last Pizza

Slice of the school

year will be held

April 22, 2016!

A Bake Sale will also be

held on this day!

Records Update…

Please notify the office immediately of any

changes to your contact information.

We strive to keep accurate

records so that you have the

most current information

regarding your child.

School Spirit! Are you showing your bronco pride?

Purchase your FHE yard sign today!

Search for the Forest Hill

Facebook Page!!

Icees Sold Daily…

$1.50

Forest Hill Elementary Our Vision…

Eighty percent or more of our kindergarten through second grade

students will attain Benchmark status on benchmark assessments and eighty

percent or more of our third through fifth grade students will attain Basic or

above on state assessments.

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Do you know the Bronco Code of Conduct?

Broncos are Respectful, Responsible, and Prepared!

Send $8.00 to school and

receive your sign! Make the check

out to Forest Hill PTA. Please write your child’s name

on the check! Thanks for

supporting your school!

Special Acknowledgements

The following students made it into the Accelerated Reader Principals Club!

Alanna Jezewski-4th Carson Taylor-2nd Ja’Kayla Holmes-2nd Ja’Kyra Nicholson-2nd James Miller-2nd Jaylen Robinson-2nd Jeremiah Gilliam-2nd Jhabria Baylor-2nd Karla Montalvo- 2nd Leilani McCray-2nd

Madeleine Rodriguez-2nd Mohammed Moteirk-5th Ndeye Gueye-4th Taleah Fountain -5th

Tiahna Johnson-2nd

Wayne Harley-4th

Goal Requirements: 2nd grade- earn at least

50 points 3rd grade- earn at least

75 points

4thgrade- earn at least 100 points

5th grade- earn at least 125 points

Introducing the Bronco Gentleman of 2016: Bryce Britnell TyShaun Brown Charles Cawthorne Broderick Coleman Pharaon Jackson Aareon McKinney DaMarion Miller Wesley Roussell Julius Taylor Michael Waddell Myzahiha Walker Cayden Waters

Demone White

PTA President’s Message Brenda Kimmey

As this year is coming to an end, I would like to say thank you to everyone who joined the Forest Hill PTA, volunteered their time, and participated in our fundraisers. With your support we were a successful PTA.

As your outgoing Forest Hill PTA President, I would also like to say thank you to Mrs. Douglas for allowing me to be a part of the Forest Hill family and for her belief in the vision of PTA. I would like to say a huge

thank you to those of you that have served with me on the PTA Board. Your hard work and dedication really proves that this school is "A Neighborhood School with a Heart." The past three years serving as your PTA President have been amazing. I have learned a lot in this role and my hope is that I have made a positive

impact on the lives of our Forest Hill students and teachers.

Group Activities

Members of the 2015-2016 Forest Hill Cheer Team practice every Wednesday until 4:15. They work on perfecting the cheer voice (loud and firm), sharp movements (no noodle arms!), and are learning how to work as a team to deliver a great performance. In February, members hand-crafted Valentines and delivered them the following Saturday to the residents of Garden Park Nursing Home. The Valentines and chocolate were accompanied by hugs and were met with many smiles. Not only are these girls learning the ins and outs of the sport of cheer, but they are cultivating a heart of service.

Our team has been in collaboration with Morgan Clawson, the Captain Shreve Varsity Cheer Coach, and the members of the Gator cheer team on a few occasions this spring. On February 9th, the Bronco cheerleaders were invited to cheer at the Captain Shreve boys’ and girls’ basketball games against Evangel! Our 4th and 5th graders took to the sidelines with the high schoolers (also green and gold!) to cheer the Gator girls to victory! It was a heated game and our Bronco cheerleaders did an awesome job. They were so excited to learn some of the high school cheers, and even taught those varsity cheerleaders some of our own cheers and chants!

On March 17th, the girls performed at the Gators for Good Carnival, a yearly fundraiser benefitting a member of the community in need. Afterward, they enjoyed playing on the inflatable obstacle course and having their hair sprayed different colors. Who knew making a difference could be so FUN?!

The cheerleaders are set to welcome a real-life author on April 22nd, welcoming him with a custom cheer designed just for him! They will also be featured during the LEAP test pep rally to be held the same week!

Forest Hill Cheerleaders

SUPER CITIZENS of Forest Hill

Kindergarten Tytianna Dewitt, Dylan Green, Ramiya Martin,

Jennifer Hernandez, Kennedy Lewis First Grade

Khymani James, Caylee Brammer, Andrew Thrash, Joseph Graham, Harris Ali

Second Grade Derik York, JhaBria Belton, Jason Burgy, Aiden Harris

Third Grade Aden Tester, Megan Lancaster, Makayla Collie, Jaden Carter,

Landyn Pierce

Fourth Grade Jayla Cawthorne, Keltzi Dennington, Joseph Masiki, Jakara Davenport

Fifth Grade Ariel Winston, Elijah Hopwood, Jasmine Johnson, Rebekkah Connolly

Perfect Attendance

Pre-Kindergarten

Aiden Hancock Alvin Edwards Autumn Morales Cullen Allen Elijah Johnson Georgia May Javen Bryant Kierany Evans Lacorion Strong Malik Cutwright Raechal Harris Raeghan Harris Rodney Mosby Zaliyah O'Neal Kindergarten Aniyah Beverly Ashanti Davenport Brady Tester Braylen Pipkins Caniya Mays Dalton Falcon Damen Russell De'Abrey Kelly Elijah Evans Hana Samuels Jennifer Hernandez Joseph Metoyer-Anderson Kendal Stevenson Lamine Cisse Lawson Troedel Ra'Miya Martin Tanner Norman Taylin Pierce Trevonn Brooks

1st Grade Alyssa Garate Andruw Ragland Arryiel Robinson Bri'Anna Atkins ClyMoryea Smith Erin Brooks Haris Ali Holly Liles Jailyn Ratliff Jalissa Hall Jamar Lawson James Jezewski

Janiese Bruton Jayvis Spencer Jhabarion Baylor Jose Barrios Joseph Graham Karla Hernandez Katelyn Dyer Kaylee Johnson Kendall West KeyMaiya Calhoun Khymani James Kyra Jackson Lamonte Jordan Latavia Butler Madison Garza Makenzie Stone Malachi Dennington Michael Dean Nigee Wilson Nila Wilson O'nesti Washington Owen Allen Paxton Farmer Roger Moore Samiya Polley Shaila Brown Terris Hamilton Travis Marks Tyquan Brown Yacine Gueye

2nd Grade Abigayle Roussell Aiden Harris Alayna Polk Anjali Masiki Annie Tat Brandon Isgitt Brayden Rosati Bryce Robinson Cameron Henderson Cayden Newson Cristian Andrade Derik York Dia Hines Gavin Kelly Jada Johnson Jaden Carter Jakayla Holmes

2nd

Grade

Jakyren Pipes Jamison Gray Javen Samuels Jayden Bates Jaylen Robinson Jeremiah Bumcon Jeremiah Hadnott Jeremiah McGee Jeremy Marks John Rachal John Stewart Johnson Chen Kasen Hunter Kimsley Breyers Kristina Williams La’Melvin Adger Leilani McCray Leonardo Rios Mary Ann Cooper Mitchell Isgitt Nylah Smith Robert Booker Shaniya Bradberry Stephanie Brown Tyler Taggard Xenobia Small

3rd Grade Alaziah Wilson Aniah Adger Ann Tat Brooke Kimmey Brooke Shepard GaBreon Mosley Hayden Smith Indeyah Williams James Cawthon Janiya White Javin Montgomery Jayden Hill Jordan McHenry Jordan Stevenson Josiah White Kayla Knowles Kimora Dunkentell Kory Kellum Kya Kellum Landon Allen

Laniyah Jordan Logan Pierce Makayla Collie Mason Whitley Megan Lancaster Melanee Ashley Michaeles Horton Olajwon Mitchell William Daughtery 4th Grade Adarian Jenkins Ahleysha Lee Aiden Travers Aliyah Pullen Aubrey Teeters Cameron Lofton Christa Rice Dylan Bell Erica Brooks Frank Garza Gabriel Miller Hector Embrey J’Nyl Harris Jace Beck Jacob Bradshaw Jaleah Burris JaRyah Brooks Jayden Fuller Jaylen White Joseph Masiki Joshua Walker Josiah Bryant Katherine Hill Keltzi Dennington Keygian Wesley Keymon Vinson Kiran Jackson Larry Bryant Latonia Butler Layla Henderson Leigh Wright Mada Morgan Maria Singleton Shaniya Thomas Shia Evans Stardom Thomas Tyreek Robinson Wayne Harley

5th Grade Aden Collie Antwon Clark Ariel Winston Bleselle Pabalan Da'Najah Dale Destiny Daniels Emily Dowings Eric Thomas Jamarion White Jasmine Johnson Jayden Boxley Jaylie McCollough Jazmine Harris Jeffrey McDay Jeremiah Lacour Jordan Shields Jorden Green Joshua Powell Kalvin Morgan Kelsey Benjamin Madison Lancaster Rickayla Evans Seth Peek Shania Pouncy Taleah Fountain Travion Hayden